The spelling of the word "Sebesten" can be explained with the IPA phonetic transcription /sɛbɛstɛn/. The first two sounds, /sɛ/, represent the "s" and "e" sounds in "set," while the next two sounds, /bɛ/, represent the "b" and "e" sounds in "bed." The final three sounds, /stɛn/, represent the "st" sound in "stew," followed by the "e" and "n" sounds in "pen." Putting it all together, "Sebesten" is spelled as it is pronounced, with three distinct syllables and an emphasis on the second syllable.